Ripper Street: Rip rip hooray! Amazon to revive show

The move will delight fans who were so furious that they petitioned the BBC after it decided to axe the show after just two series.

Now a third, eight-part run is in the works and will air on Amazon’s Prime Instant Video Service, a rival to Netflix.

And after it has debuted, the BBC will make a U turn by also broadcasting the third series – which Beeb bosses had ruled was too expensive to make.

MyAnna Buring, who plays Long Susan, said the third series would never have happened if there hadn’t been such a backlash from fans.

The 34-year-old, above, said: “The response from fans when the show wasn’t recommissioned was incredibly moving. We were so grateful because without that response I don’t think people would have been so inspired to create a deal like this.

“The new series will be set in 1894 and show bosses have hinted that it could go on for another three series”

“It’s really exciting to be working with companies who are taking into consideration the reality of how audiences are viewing TV these days.”

Jerome Flynn, who plays DS Bennet Drake, said he was as shocked as the fans when the show was axed.

He said: “I couldn’t believe it was the end. It felt like we had unfinished work.

“When Amazon came along, it was great. It feels right to be back for a new series.”

But he joked: “Although I’m not looking forward to wearing that high collar and woollen suit in summer!”

The new series will be set in 1894 and show bosses have hinted that it could go on for another three series.